With Lydia safely married to Mr. Wickham and scandal averted, Elizabeth Bennet can finally begin to admit that she might have misjudged Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.

But when she is finally able to put aside her pride and thank him for his assistance, she is confronted with the realization that Mr. Darcy's thoughts and wishes may have turned upon another young lady of his acquaintance.

Will Elizabeth be able to accept such a thing and remain in Hertfordshire with her broken heart, or will she have to take matters into her own hands to achieve her goals? Is love worth the possibility of ruin?

"A Fervent Love" is the fifth instalment in "A Courtship of Roses," a six book series of short standalone novellas featuring different re-imaginings of our dear couple's courtship. From innocent beginnings to passionate encounters, these sensual and steamy reads are best enjoyed by mature readers.